Meet Our Job Coaches
Inclusion Revolution’s team of experienced, compassionate Job Coaches is here to support our program participants every step of the way as they prepare for meaningful work and build lasting, successful careers.
These dedicated professionals walk alongside our program participants from day one asking “What kind of job do you want?” and continue through every phase: job prep and training, onboarding, on-the-job support, progress evaluations, and long-term follow-up.
Beaver Shriver
Board Chair / Job Coach
Beaver Shriver leads the Board of Directors and serves together with all of the Inclusion Revolution employees, supporters and volunteers to promote a more unified and compassionate world.
Beaver thrives on “being in the thick of it,” and Inclusion Revolution with its variety of programs is a perfect way for him to be "hands on" to help lift up people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Don Herndon
Lead Job Coach
Patti Bassey
Job Coach
A native of New York, Patti has a Bachelor’s Degree from St. John’s University and earned her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University. After a career in both government and private sector roles, she pursued new paths first by pursuing a degree in occupational therapy and serving as as Founding Director of the BRIDGES Program at SUNY Orange — the Hudson Valley’s first inclusive higher education program.
Before retiring to Florida, Patti was also a member of the operating Board of Directors of Access Supports for Living, Inc., and is former Chair of its Program/HR Committee. She is honored to be part of Inclusion Revolution and continue her mission of helping others achieve their full potential.
Chris Cushman
Job Coach
Chris Morrison
Job Coach
I'm excited to be part of the Inclusion Revolution. I was a high school teacher, coach, and mentor for 32 years in Atlanta and Indianapolis. I’ve always been an active volunteer — coaching with Special Olympics of Indiana and now Special Olympics of Florida have been the highlights.
The big annual Special Olympics fundraiser in Indiana is the Polar Plunge. Note that in March, we were jumping into 32-degree lake water! I was even able to convince hundreds of high school students to join me.
In Sarasota, I volunteered at Rise Up Cafe where I worked hand-in-hand with a wonderful group of employees — we taught each other so much. I look forward to my new adventure with the Inclusion Revolution.
Amanda Baar
Job Coach
I'm Amanda Baar, Executive Director of Mission ABLE. My younger brother, Joey, was born with Down syndrome and has been my best friend and adventure partner my entire life. Growing up alongside Joey gave me a firsthand understanding of how important support and community are in helping someone feel truly included.
At 25, my own path took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After surgery, neurological challenges led me to step away from dental hygiene school and find a new direction.
Not long after, I took a job working with Beaver Shriver at Rise Up Café. That experience changed everything — I discovered my purpose: creating spaces where individuals with disabilities are supported and valued.
For the past 10 years, I've coached Special Olympics in Manatee County. For the last 5, I've worked in roles focused on supporting individuals with disabilities through employment, recreation, and community-based programming.
Sheila Graham
Job Coach